Tag: Customer Experience

This week in CX: is retail evolving faster than we can see?

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we explored the push for the revolution of in-store retail, the need for AI in customer-centric organisations, and how helping customers is the priority now more...

Workplace compliance shortcomings, flexible work issues, and 2025’s financial leaders

RTW compliance gaps leave employers at riskA new Home Office survey reveals widespread confusion among UK employers about right to work (RTW) checks. Of 2,152 businesses surveyed, 80% answered at least one compliance question incorrectly, risking civil penalties. Common errors...

AI joins the fight against fraud with NICE Actimize’s Xceed agents

NICE Actimize has launched its latest innovation—Xceed AI agents—which are built to work inside its FRAML (Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering) solutions. These intelligent agents act as dynamic partners to human analysts, constantly evolving to detect new financial threats and improve...

Americans embrace ChatGPT, but still rely on humans for high-stakes advice

According to a recent study from Express Legal Funding in collaboration with SurveyMonkey, over half of U.S. adults (60%) have turned to ChatGPT for advice or information. Among those users, 70% found the responses helpful, pointing to a growing comfort...

From aisles to algorithms: the evolution of in-store retail

Modern retail is at a pivotal juncture, balancing technological innovation and human interaction. “Never mind how much retail tech you use, that’s all very nice, but one-on-one will never go away,” Silvia Coleman, VP of thought leadership at CXG, told...

Navigating change: UK cracks down on hidden fees, reshapes NHS, and rethinks high performance

UK bans hidden fees and fake reviews to protect shoppersNew consumer laws taking effect today ban hidden “dripped” fees and fake reviews, aiming to save UK consumers an estimated £2.2bn annually. Under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act 2024,...

Freshworks unveils revamped partner program for resellers and service delivery partners

Freshworks has announced the launch of an updated global partner program aimed at resellers and service delivery partners. The new program is designed to be easy to adopt and scale, offering partners the tools and support needed to drive customer...

Over 80% of companies say loyalty is more important than ever

A recent survey by Apadmi revealed that 67% of businesses anticipate increasing their investment in digital loyalty initiatives over the next 12 months. The report shows that loyalty is more critical than ever, with 81% of respondents noting that loyalty...

Stock market turbulence in the CX world

Unless you’re living on a penguin-only island, the issue of tariffs and the current stock market upheaval is likely top of all your CX news feeds. For companies (and traders) watching their values plummet, the immediate impact is double-edged. It...

UK business leaders brace for impact of Trump’s tariffs

A recent survey of 562 members of the Institute of Directors (IoD) revealed that more than a third (37%) of UK business leaders expect to feel the effects of President Trump’s trade tariffs. Among those anticipating an impact, most (70%)...